Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 78

BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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2) Check the brake drum for wear, dents or other
damage. If the inside surface of brake drum is
streaked, correct the surface with emery cloth
(#200
or more). If it is unevenly worn, tapered, or
the outside surface of brake drum is damaged, cor-
rect or replace it.
Brake drum inside diameter
Standard value: 170 mm (6.69 in)
Wear limit: 171 mm (6.73 in)
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Measuring inside diameter
G10062A
B: ADJUSTMENT
1. REAR DRUM BRAKE
The main brake is adjusted automatically, and so
there is no need to adjust it.
2. PARKING BRAKE (REAR DISC BRAKE)
For rear disc brake, adjust parking brake after
bleeding the air.
1) Remove rear cover (rubber) installed at back
plate.
2) Turn adjuster toward arrow mark (upward) until it
is locked slightly, by using slot-type screwdriver as
shown in illustration.
Adjuster
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G10063A
3).
If the deformation or wear of back plate, shoe,
etc. is noticeable, replace them.
4) When the shoe return spring tension is exces-
sively weakened, replace it, taking care to identify
upper and lower springs.
3)
Turn back (downward) the adjuster 3 to 4 notch-
es.
4) Install the cover (rubber) at original position cor-
rectly.
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